Preschool
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Schools in Nordanstig municipality
18 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Nordanstig, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 9 preschool, 7 after-school care, 7 compulsory school (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 6 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Nordanstig
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 7
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 9
- Municipal
- 15
- Independent
- 3
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Nordanstig has 18 schools with a merit value of 191.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 55.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
18 schools1,237 pupils55.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Nordanstig e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Nordanstig
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 191.3) is 37.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 55.3%) is 18 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Merit value has declined by 10.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 16 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -10.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Nordanstig municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 18
- 15 municipal, 3 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,237
- 7 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 191.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 55.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Nordanstig municipality has 18 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 191.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (55.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -5.1 %
Trend: 201.5 to 191.3, down2020: 201.5 p2025: 191.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 10.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -16.3 %
Trend: 66.1 to 55.3, down2020: 66.1 %2025: 55.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 10.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +43.8 %
Trend: 116,366 to 167,317, up2020: 116,366 SEK2025: 167,317 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 50,951 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Nordanstig
- How many schools are there in Nordanstig?
- Nordanstig municipality has 18 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 7 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 9 offer preschool. 15 of the units are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,237 pupils attend schools in Nordanstig.
- What are the merit values in Nordanstig?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Nordanstig is 191.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Bergsjö skola F-9 with 207.4 points.
- Which school in Nordanstig has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Arthur Engbergskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Nordanstig at 73.1%. The municipality value is 55.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Nordanstig?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nordanstig is 167,317 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 175,155 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Nordanstig organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in NordanstigThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in NordanstigThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport11.8% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 10,566 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Nordanstig compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Nordanstig
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Nordanstig
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Nordanstig: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Arthur Engbergskolan with Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Lowest: Bergsjö skola F-9 with Skolkoll score 32 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Nordanstig
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Nordanstig: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nordanstigs gymnasium with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Lowest: Nordanstigs gymnasium with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Nordanstig
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Engbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 50 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 450 | 54.7% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bringstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 110 | 66.6% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gnarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 100 | 57% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hosiannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN NORDANSTIGS KRISTNA CENTER | 60 | 15% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ilsbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 60 | 61.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordanstigs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | NORDANSTIGS KOMMUN | 20 | 25% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Stocka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKA SKOLA EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 30 | — | No score |
Preschools in NordanstigNordanstig has 9 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordanstig you | — | 191.3Worse than neighbour average | 55.3%Worse than neighbour average | 167,317 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hudiksvall | 26.5 km | 215.9In line with neighbour average | 69.3%In line with neighbour average | 139,643 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sundsvall | 45.3 km | 219.4Better than neighbour average | 76.2%Better than neighbour average | 144,566 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ljusdal | 60.4 km | 204.8Worse than neighbour average | 64%Worse than neighbour average | 156,313 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Timrå | 61.2 km | 202.1Worse than neighbour average | 73.5%Better than neighbour average | 145,456 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Söderhamn | 75.5 km | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 55.7%Worse than neighbour average | 142,212 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Bollnäs | 77.3 km | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.7%In line with neighbour average | 141,589 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 212.8 | 67.7% | 144,963 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Nordanstig municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Nordanstig municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Nordanstig
ARTHUR ENGBERG FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KYRKVÄGEN 2, 82991 ILSBO to BOX 56, 82921 BERGSJÖ
BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KYRKVÄGEN 2, 82991 ILSBO to BOX 56, 82921 BERGSJÖ
BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA 2: Address changed from KYRKVÄGEN 2, 82991 ILSBO to BOX 56, 82921 BERGSJÖ
GLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KYRKVÄGEN 2, 82991 ILSBO to BOX 56, 82921 BERGSJÖ
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Address changed from Södra vägen 8, 82950 Bergsjö to Södra vägen 6, 82950 Bergsjö
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Address changed from Södra vägen 8, 82950 Bergsjö to Södra vägen 6, 82950 Bergsjö
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Renamed from Nordanstigs gymnasium RO9 to Nordanstigs gymnasium
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Operating name changed from CFL Nordanstig to Introduktionsprogrammet Nordanstigs GY
Nordanstigs gymnasium: New organiser: Nordanstigs kommun (previously: Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund)
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Register field changed from KOMMFORB to KOMMUN
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux: Renamed from Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux RO 16 to Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux
Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux: Operating name changed from CFL Nordanstig to VUX Nordanstig
Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux: New organiser: Nordanstigs kommun (previously: Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund)
Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux: Register field changed from KOMMFORB to KOMMUN
Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Gnarps skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Renamed from Gymnasieutbildn. i Nordanstig RO9 to Nordanstigs gymnasium RO9
Stocka skola: Renamed from Stocka Friskola to Stocka skola
Stocka skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Stocka skola
Bergsjö skola F-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bergsjö skola F-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-07-01
Ilsbo skola: Address changed from Kyrkvägen 2, 82992 Ilsbo to Kyrkvägen 2, 82991 Ilsbo
Hosiannaskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hosiannaskolan
Stocka skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Status changed from VILANDE to AKTIV
Nordanstigs gymnasium: Status changed from AKTIV to VILANDE
Arthur Engbergskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Arthur Engbergskolan: Address changed from Bergsjövägen 26, 82078 HASSELA to Bergsjövägen 26, 82998 Hassela
Bringstaskolan: Address changed from Backvägen 8, 82075 HARMÅNGER to Backvägen 8, 82995 Harmånger
… and 37 older events.
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